In the meantime...

Happy to report that the silver wrap attracted some attention at the auction and received 3 bids. Heard from the person with the winning bid and she seemed pleased to have won. Whew! It all goes into a scholarship fund so I'm happy to have contributed in a small way.

In the meantime, I got involved with the Mother Bear Project. (Check it out online: MotherBear.org) There is a shop in town that collects the bears and then ships a group away at a time. I need to get back there and see how much stuffing is required. Had never really made toys before and the directions were specific about not over stuffing, but they feel a little light. Also spent a long time coming up with a face that I liked. Not perfect yet, but getting there. My embroidery skills are quite rusty. I want them to have a sweet disposition. My bears were knitted with acrylic yarn. I thought it would hold up better and comes in a lot of bright colors. They are quite addictive. Can't wait to start on my next bear.